Field meetings

Saturday 18th October Monkton Nature Reserve - a second visit this year, this time for for fungi.

Event Date 18-10-2025
Price Free

Sunday 26th October Snipe Wood near Tunbridge Wells, for fungi.

Event Date 26-10-2025
Price Free

Saturday 1st November Beacon Wood Country Park, for fungi and general recording. 

Event Date 01-11-2025
Price Free

Saturday 8th November Trosley Country Park, for fungi.

Event Date 08-11-2025
Price Free

Saturday 15th November Kilndown Park, Scotney, for fungi.

Event Date 15-11-2025
Price Free

Sunday 23rd November Haysden Country Park for fungi.

Event Date 23-11-2025
Price Free

Saturday 29th November Lullingstone Country Park, for fungi and general recording. 

Event Date 29-11-2025
Price Free

Wednesday 31st December Winter Wildflower Walk – a Seaside Museum event to which Kent Field Members are invited. A walk along the Herne Bay Downs looking at wildflowers.

Event Date 31-12-2025
Price Donation

Friday 2nd January 2026 Central Ashford, for an urban New Year Plant Hunt taking in Ashford Cemetery and parks near the River Stour. 

Event Date 02-01-2026
Price Free

Saturday 3rd January 2026 Kingsdown near Dover for a New Year Plant Hunt. 

Event Date 03-01-2026
Price Free

Sunday 4th Gorrell Valley Nature Reserve (Duncan Down), Whitstable, for a New Year Plant Hunt. 

Event Date 04-01-2026
Price Free

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Come along!

Kent Field Club field visits and indoor winter meetings are free to members (except the annual Wildlife Conference). 

Anyone thinking of joining the Club is welcome to attend a field meeting, no prior notice is necessary.

All field meetings start at 10.30am unless otherwise indicated.

What to bring


Field Meetings information

Beginners to a particular field of study are very welcome at all meetings. Also anyone thinking of joining the Club is welcome to attend a field meeting, no prior notice is necessary. Kent Field Club field visits and indoor winter meetings are free to members (except the annual Wildlife Conference)

Please bring a packed lunch to all full day meetings. All field meetings start at 10.30am unless otherwise indicated.

Stay safe on field meetings:

  • Dress appropriately for the weather. Stay warm and dry in Winter, cool in Summer.
  • Wear strong, waterproof boots with good ankle support and well-treaded soles.
  • Carry, and use, a high SPF sun cream in bright weather.
  • Ensure your tetanus inoculations are up-to-date.
  • In Summer, carry plentiful supplies of water and drink frequently.

Members are reminded that all who attend meetings of the Club do so at their own risk.

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